The increase in the geriatric population is one of the significant drivers of acute intermittent porphyria market. According to reports, the aging population will almost double up by the end of 2050. Market Research Future (MRFR) has revealed in its latest report that the global acute intermittent porphyria market will thrive steadily at 5.6 % during the forecast period 2017-2023.

The risk factors associated with acute intermittent porphyria, which include liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma), kidney failure, neurological disorders, psychiatric issues, gastrointestinal problems, urinary tract issues, etc. will accelerate the market expansion. The growth of the market is also attributable to the increasing prevalence of the metabolic disorders which is likely to increase further during the assessment period.

Other factors responsible for the market proliferation include developments in the healthcare sector, adoption of latest technologies for diagnosis, drug discoveries for treatment, clinical trials by key players, increased disposable income, population explosion, etc. However, factors that will restrict the market growth across the assessment period include the availability of expensive treatment and poor reimbursement policies in the developing regions.

According to the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), in 2016, approximately 12.4% of the population in the region was over 60 years. According to Asian Development Bank, it was estimated that by 2050, 15% of total Malaysian population will be over 65 year old and in China, the elderly population will reach over 300 million by 2050. Thus, the increasing geriatric population in Asia is likely to help the growth of the market over the forecast period.

According to the WHO estimates, neurological disorders are responsible for 4.5%-11% of all illnesses including low or high income economies. This is far higher as compared to the number of respiratory ailments, gastrointestinal disorders, or cancers, and the burden is expected to increase further over the coming years.

According to the American Liver Foundation, there is an increasing the prevalence of liver disease in the U.S. from then last few years. It further stated that at least 30 million people have some form of liver disease.

However, availability of expensive treatment and poor reimbursement policies in the developing regions of the world are some of the factors, which may hamper the market growth during the forecast period.

The global acute intermittent porphyria market is segmented on the basis by diagnosis, by treatment, and by end user.

On the basis of diagnosis, it is segmented into blood test, urine test, serum test, DNA test, and others.

On the basis of treatment, it is segmented into gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues, prophylactic hematin infusions, and others.

On the basis of end user, it is segmented into hospitals & clinics, research centers, and others.

Regional Analysis

The Americas dominate the global acute intermittent porphyria market owing to well-developed technology, increasing patient with genetic metabolic disorders, high healthcare spending, and increasing government support for research & development. Furthermore, increased R&D activities and the concentration of major companies have fuelled the growth of the market in this region.

Europe holds the second position in the global acute intermittent porphyria market owing to the government support for research & development and availability of funds for research. This is expected to continue to drive the European market over the forecasted period. For instance, countries like Germany and France are increasing investment in the healthcare domain.

Asia Pacific is the fastest growing acute intermittent porphyria market owing to the presence of rapidly developing healthcare technology, huge patient population, and high healthcare expenditure. Moreover, increasing demand for new treatment methods in countries like India and South Korea is likely to emerge as the fastest growing market across the globe. Furthermore, increasing demand for quality devices in the healthcare projected to lead to the use of advanced equipment, which, in turn, will increase the market growth of the acute intermittent porphyria in the region.

On the other hand, in the Middle East and Africa, blood disorders have become a huge problem due to limited screening, ignorance of diseases, and poor access to treatment.

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